South Asia

Countries in region: Bhutan, Bangladesh, India, Myanmar, Nepal, Sri Lanka

Description: One billion people, 2,000 ethnic groups, 16 official languages—and that is in India alone. Vallab Sathyabal and his team work in a region characterized by poverty, caste systems, the dominance of the Hindu and Muslim faiths, and Christian persecution. Despite these challenges, the people of South Asia are hungry for God's Word. Opportunity abounds throughout this region, and the stories of life-change are nothing short of incredible. Resources are in short supply, but the opportunities are endless.

Regional Director: Vallab Sathyabal
Sathyabal was born and raised in a Christian family and accepted Christ in August 1980. After being called to the ministry full-time in 1984, he joined Bible Centered Ministries (BCM) as a missionary to work among children. While serving with BCM, he received training on how to teach Walk Thru the Bible events. Since then, Sathyabal has coordinated trainings for thousands, just like the one he attended. He has been regional director of South Asia since 2005.

Sathyabal and his wife, Anitha, have a son, Isaac.

2010 Impact:

Trainers:
Pastors & key leaders trained to teach others: 1,350

Live Events:
Total number of people attending live events: 1,219,704

Link to regional website: http://www.worldteachsa.org/

Quote: "I am from a district where severe Christian persecution is going on. Nine people were killed in my village; they took my possessions and destroyed my home."